Per Mertesacker is entrusted with the job of collecting fines from Arsenal players in breach of club discipline but the German may find himself going cap in hand to manager Arsene Wenger for his place in the team.

The keeper, who enjoyed taunting the Spurs fans after his side’s 1-0 win at White Hart Lane in March by posting a ‘selfie’ of him and teammates celebrating the win, shared the surprise he had received with his Facebook followers.

The Pole’s neighbours could not resist using a Tottenham-emblazoned card but Szczesny was still impressed and posted: “Wow! This is class from my neighbours!!”.

The Lilywhites’ fans put aside the North London teams’ rivalry and graciously said: “Well done on Champions League qualification and finishing above us (again!!!). We hope to have a happier season in 2015.”

They added: “P.S. We forgive you for the ‘selfie’ and good luck for the FA Cup and Golden Glove.”

The Gunners will finish the season above their local rivals for the 19th consecutive year, and sit in fourth - two positions and ten points above Spurs with just one game remaining.

The 24-year-old stopper meanwhile is hoping to start in goal in the FA Cup final against Hull later this month but is likely to be on the bench, as manager Arsene Wenger is expected to keep faith with Lukasz Fabianski who has played every FA Cup tie this season.

Szczesny is also in contention to achieve the Golden Glove award for the keeper with the most Premier League clean sheets, and he can secure the accolade by keeping out Norwich on Sunday.